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Forum: Yurt Living 01-14-2021, 09:55 AM
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Posted By Jafo
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

I see in many yurts that are built up to stricter codes, they have a through the wall vent in the bathrooms that are built inside the yurt. That with perhaps a small fan might alleviate that issue.
Forum: Yurt Living 12-07-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 35,572
Posted By Jafo
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

Hmm, without seeing the layers, I am not sure.. Perhaps a mesh put in between them, kind of like what you see them do with siding (example (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3549347/)). ...
Forum: Yurt Living 11-17-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 35,572
Posted By Jafo
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

Kiwassa, that sounds great. I am thinking you are also creating a better heat/moisture barrier for the roof. Less moisture and heat are making it there, leading to less condensation. Great job. ...
Forum: Yurt Living 11-01-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 35,572
Posted By Jafo
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

What about a vent pipe in the dome, perhaps with a cap?
Forum: Yurt Living 03-25-2014, 08:43 AM
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Views: 35,572
Posted By Jafo
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

Do you get any wind there? If so, have you considered a mini turbine?
Forum: Yurt Living 03-24-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 35,572
Posted By Jafo
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

Hmm, not sure where you would find it there, but I would definitely go with some sort of vinyl. Your area is so damp that I think you're right not to consider cotton.

How do you power the yurt?
Forum: Yurt Living 02-02-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 35,572
Posted By Jafo
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

I wonder if the frost issues on the dome were caused because the humidity and condensation were already very high when you tried to vent it? I guess I mean, do you think it would have gotten that...
Forum: Yurt Living 01-30-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 35,572
Posted By Jafo
Re: Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

Agreed. When I was a construction helper as a kid, I remember a job where we had to go through an entire condo complex and crawl up in the attics to cut insulation back that was stuffed into the...
Forum: Yurt Living 01-30-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 35,572
Posted By Jafo
Moisture in the Yurt from Condensation

So I have been looking around online trying to come up with some ideas for combating condensation in a yurt. It seems to be a number one topic for many who have moved into a yurt full time in colder...
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